 Centro Ybor, 1600 E. 7th Ave.

Walk the brick streets of <a href="https://www.ybor.org/vic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ybor City</a>, where the scent of cigars still lingers in the air and factory whistles once marked the rhythm of daily life. On this guided tour, you’ll pass mutual aid societies, the Ybor Cigar Factory, and other landmarks that shaped the neighborhood’s culture. Your guide will share stories of the people who built this community and the traditions that made Ybor a cornerstone of Tampa’s history.
The 90-minute tour begins at 10 a.m. and covers about a mile along sidewalks and brick avenues. Space is limited to 25 participants, so wear comfortable shoes and be ready to explore.
Reserve your ticket now and experience Ybor City through the streets and buildings that still carry its history. Tours begin at Centro Ybor, 1600 E. 7th Ave., in front of Jimmy John’s. Parking is available on nearby streets and in the Palm Avenue/Fernando Noriega Jr. parking garage. Advance purchase is required, and private tours are available by calling (813) 228-0097. Spots are limited, so get your tickets today before they sell out. Visit our <a href="https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/events/category/tours/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">walking tour page</a> to see our other upcoming experiences.

Local Event: Walking Tour: Ybor City

Hillsborough County

Tampa

Florida

Walking Tour: Ybor City

Walk the brick streets of Ybor City, where the scent of cigars still lingers in the air and factory whistles once marked the...

Explore one of Tampa’s most intriguing landmarks on a guided walking tour of Oaklawn Cemetery, the city’s oldest public burial ground. Established as the final resting place for “white and slave, rich and poor,” <a href="https://www.tampa.gov/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-facilities/cemeteries/oaklawn-cemetery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oaklawn</a> holds the stories of Tampa’s earliest days.&nbsp;
As you walk shaded paths lined with weathered headstones, you’ll encounter the graves of 13 mayors, a Florida governor, enslaved people, pirates, Vicente Martinez-Ybor, and more than 200 Native Americans. The cemetery also includes two mass burial sites, adding to its solemn and powerful history.
This 90-minute tour begins at 10 a.m. and is limited to 25 participants. Guests will stop at notable sites throughout the cemetery while learning about the people who shaped Tampa’s past. Comfortable shoes and outdoor attire are recommended.
Oaklawn remains one of our most popular tours, and space fills quickly. Reserve your spot now to experience the history, legacy, and quiet intrigue of this remarkable site.
Meeting Place: South Entrance of Oaklawn Cemetery, 606 E. Harrison St. (between Morgan St. and Jefferson St.)
Reservations required. Capacity limited.

Local Event: Walking Tour: Oaklawn Cemetery

Walking Tour: Oaklawn Cemetery

Explore one of Tampa’s most intriguing landmarks on a guided walking tour of Oaklawn Cemetery, the city’s oldest public burial...

Tampa Bay History Center

Tiffany Razzano

Tampa Bay Area

Seminole Heights

Temple Terrace

Carrollwood-Northdale

Brandon

Bloomingdale-Riverview

Westchase

Pinellas County

St. Pete

Safety Harbor

Lutz

Clearwater

You are invited to ALCHEMY, a glass and sculpture group exhibition located at The Artlofts in downtown St. Petersburg,...

Alchemy: A Stained Glass and Sculpture Exhibition 

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Walking Tour: Ybor City

JAN

10

10:00 AM

Tampa, FL

Walking Tour: Oaklawn Cemetery

JAN

31

10:00 AM

606 E Harrison St, Tampa, FL

Alchemy: A Stained Glass and Sculpture Exhibition